The Simpsons: Tapped Out 4th July 2013 content update

At the June 28, 2013 was an update released to The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The update was adding two new character, Abraham Lincoln and Rex Banner and a new costume for Apu. It will also adding new decorations and a new building called, Nighthawk Diner.

Decorations

Decoration Picture Requires Reward Liberty bell American Flag 5,600 Improves your Vanity rating. Pinwheel Firework 30 0.75% bonus money and XP to all Jobs. Box of Fireworks 50 2.25% bonus money and XP to all Jobs. Lisa Statue of Liberty 65 2.50% bonus money and XP to all Jobs

Buildings

Image Name Building time Costs Task Character(s) unlocked when built Level required Lincolns cabin 6s 150 Income Tax Abraham Lincoln 5 Nighthawk Diner 24h 15,000 Giving Insomniacs a Place to Go Rex Banner 5

Characters

Image Name Unlocked when/costs Level required 150px Abraham Lincoln Lincolns cabin 150px Rex Banner Nighthawk Diner 5 All-American Apu (Costume)

Gameplay

The Fouth of July is coming! When Americans celebrate their country by brazenly flaunting their contempt for its anti-fireworks ordinances! And Apu's All-American Kwik-E-Mart and Fireworks Megastore leads the way! I'd better get in costume. Sign You'll find a new outfit for Apu in your inventory!

The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 2

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark My fireworks customers demand the biggest explosions, triggered by the most unpredictable fuses money can buy! If this town doesn't lose at least there fingers every year, I haven't done my job. The player receives "The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 2" which is to "Make All-American Apu Stock Up on Illegal Fireworks". It takes 24 hours. The player receives total 1,700 and 160 in reward.

The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 3

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark Stocking this many explosives in such close proximity to cigarette-smoking twelve-year-olds is dangerous. I better sell these fireworks fast! The player receives "The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 3" which is to "Make All-American Apu Turn a Profit" and "Send Springfield Residents to Buy Fireworks x15". It takes 12 and 1 hours. The player receives total 1,570 and 365 or more in reward.

The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 4

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark *yawn* I can't sleep -- the noise from all these fireworks is keeping me awake. You're the one lighting them! You can stop any time you like! If I stop blowing up M-80s even for a moment, then the Soviet Union wins and our Founding Fathers got their heads chopped of for nothing. Maybe some coffee will wake you up. And help you make some sense. The player receives "The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 4" which is to "Build the Nighthawk Diner". It takes 24 hours. The player receives total 100 and 10 or more in reward.

The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 4

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark *yawn* I can't sleep -- the noise from all these fireworks is keeping me awake. You're the one lighting them! You can stop any time you like! If I stop blowing up M-80s even for a moment, then the Soviet Union wins and our Founding Fathers got their heads chopped of for nothing. Maybe some coffee will wake you up. And help you make some sense. The player receives "The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 4" which is to "Build the Nighthawk Diner". It takes 24 hours. The player receives total 100 and 10 or more in reward.

The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 5

After tapping on Rex Banner's exclamation mark Citizens of Springfield, fear not! No longer will airborne displays of Technicolor splendor haunt your nights! Federal agent Rex Banner!? Here to stop the flow of illegal fireworks into Springfield and bring the Bottle Rocket Barons to their knees. Well, that be nice. They're kind of a nuisance. Nuisance? You call sporadic incidents of mild to moderate noise pollution a NUISANCE? It's the greatest threat to the American way of life since loitering! Time to round up the likely suspects. The player receives "The Rocket's Red Glare Pt. 5" which is to "Make Rex Banner Interrogate Flanders". It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 650 and 150 or more in reward.

Happy 4th of July

Please enjoy this most dangerous box of firework, free of charge. It is far too unsafe to keep in my stores inventory, so I put it in yours. To Americans everywhere, Happy Fourth of July! And to the rest of you sorry for our behavior the last ten years.

Abraham Lincoln

Honest Abe Pt. 1

After tapping on Abraham Lincoln's exclamation mark Four scores and seven years ago, our fore fathers--- WHAT THE? WHERE DID GETTYSBURG GO? WHAT LAND IS THIS AND WHATS WITH ALL THE BLUE HOUSES? Good glaven, it's Abraham Lincoln! The cashing-in of so many expensive donuts must have opened a wormhole to the past, ensnaring our sixteenth President! By Jingo, my good nerd! Are you talking about t-t-t-t…time travel? I am. Tell me – in your own time period, have you ever had contact with the ancestors of the Simpsons? He did once. It was only a few lines of dialog, though. Its kind of hard to see how that justifies him appearing here. It does seem odd. Odd and desperate! This is a lot to digest. I need to relax, by doing the funnest, most rewarding activity in the world... The player receives "Honest Abe Pt. 1" which is to Make Abraham Lincoln Split Rails'. It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 520 and 115 in reward.

Honest Abe Pt. 2

After tapping on Lisa's exclamation mark Mr. Lincoln, did you know that our country now has its first African-American president? Pretty amazing, huh? Well, it took long enough. I would’ve thought itd happen by 1920. 1930 at the latest. Well there were some setbacks along the way... No, no! You go right on patting yourselves on the back for being a bit less racist after 150 years. Well done. Seriously, you guys rock. Uh… hey look! Over there! Unsplit rails! Unsplit rails? Let me at 'em! The player receives "Honest Abe Pt. 2" which is to Make Abraham Lincoln Split Rails'. It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 520 and 115 in reward.

Honest Abe Pt. 3

So when do I get to go back to my own time? Soon. I just need to de-gloiven the hoyvenmaven, then its a simple matter of breaking every law of the physical universe, and pressing this big red button. Excellent. Really looking forward to finishing up the Civil War, serving my term in office, then enjoying a long retirement. Abraham Lincoln: What? What did I say? Why are you looking at me all weird? The player receives "Honest Abe Pt. 2" which is to Make Abraham Lincoln Split Rails'. It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 520 and 115 in reward.

Honest Abe Pt. 4

How come every time I mention how much Im looking forward to retiring, starting an alpaca farm and living to a ripe old age, people get awkward and change the subject? So... how IS the weather in D.C. this time of year? Now youre doing it! Why? Are alpacas not a sound investment? You can be honest -- Im not married to the idea. It just seemed like a fun way to pass my many, many Golden Years. The task is Make Abraham Lincoln feel paranoid

Honest Abe Pt. 5

Okay, something terrible happens to me sometime after I go back to 1865. What is it? Uh... I dont think Im allowed to tell you. Then I’ll use your public library to find the answer for myself! The task is Reach level 12 and build Springfield Library and Make Abraham Lincoln Research Abraham Lincolns Fate

Honest Abe Pt. 6

Unbelievable! Your library stocks nothing but romance novels and books of something called Sudoku. That’s all anyone reads anymore Kid, you gotta tell me what happens to me. Am I in danger? Do I die or something? Because I will do literally ANYTHING to prevent that. Nothing is more precious to me than my life. I would gladly let the South win the war if it meant five seconds more of precious, precious living for Honest Abe. History remembers what a huge coward I was, right? Uh... no. We have a pretty high opinion of you. reat. Listen, Im gonna get this beard trimmed. While I do, I suggest you seriously reconsider telling me the truth! The task is Reach level 16 and Build Jake's Unisex Hair Palace and Make Abraham Lincoln Get a Beard Trim

Honest Abe Pt. 7

Mr.Lincoln I’ll make a deal. I’ll tell you what happens to you if, as one of historys greatest debaters, you give a few pointers to Springfield Elementarys Debate Team. ure. Make your President jump through hoops before you answer a simple question. How patriotic of you. Im precocious. Its not a crime. Well, when I get back Im gonna MAKE it one. Well call it the Lisa Simpson Amendment. The task is Make Abraham Lincoln Coach the Springfield Elementary Debate Team

Honest Abe Pt. 8

Okay, Mr. Lincoln -- a deals a deal. Heres what happens to you. On the night of April 14, 1865 You know what? If what Ive seen of Springfield is typical of the rest of America in 2013, let some other sucker preserve this crappy Union. Im staying here. Im afraid we cant let you do that, Mr. President. Yeah, well good luck catching me. Lincoln away! The task is Make Lincoln run for it!

Honest Abe Pt. 9

Good day, kind sir. I wish to purchase a beverage from your fine establishment. I have never encountered such a polite customer. I can only assume there is something deeply wrong with you. Please do not kill me. You've got it all wrong! I'm just an average American from this time period. Like everybody, I enjoy man caves, candy and debilitating laziness. Wait! I know you! You are the man from the Take-a-Penny-Leave-a-Penny tray! I must remember to be as rude and boorish as the rest of these horrible people Man, that Lincoln guy is fast! Did you see where he went, pal? Uh, no! By my top hat, mustache-less beard and frock coat, I havent seen anyone matching the description of this Abraham Lincoln. Hey, youre the him I was talking about! Drat! I need to modernize my look! The task is Make Abraham Lincoln Attempt to Blend In

Honest Abe Pt. 10

If it isnt my boyhood pal, Abraham! Fancy meeting you here! Hiya, Monty. Could you keep your voice down? Im kind of lying low. Of course. Say, didnt something happen with you at a theater a few years back? I thought I heard that. No, Im fine now. Listen, do you think I could hole up at your place for a few years? Just until the heat dies down. I suppose that could be arranged. If someone were to take an interest in the large pile of unsplit rail in my backyard. It’s a deal! The task is Make Abraham Lincoln Attempt to Blend In

See also

• The Simpsons: Tapped Out
• The Simpsons: Tapped Out content updates

References

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